Dough, not doughnuts, stolen in trio of shop breaks

NEW BEDFORD — Thieves have broken into three city doughnut shops in the past week and a half, and in each instance the suspect has gotten away with a little dough, according to police.

NEW BEDFORD — Thieves have broken into three city doughnut shops in the past week and a half, and in each instance the suspect has gotten away with a little dough, according to police.

New Bedford Police Capt. Steven Vicente said the latest break was reported early Tuesday morning after the baker at Supreme Coffee and Donuts on Rockdale Avenue arrived at work.

Based on surveillance video, a white male suspect had broken into the South End shop at about 9:45 p.m. Monday, apparently through the drive-up window, and he stole an undetermined amount of cash, Vicente said.

On Aug. 24, Dunkin' Donuts at 245 Coggeshall St. had a similar break-in at about 11:15 p.m., Vicente said, with a male suspect using the same method of breaking in through the drive-up window and stealing cash.

Honey Dew Donuts across the street at 260 Coggeshall St. was broken into about 11 p.m. Aug. 31 and the male suspect stole cash, according to Vicente, gaining entry through the drive-up window, as well.

He said police believe the two Coggeshall Street doughnut break-ins may be connected, and said in each case the suspect was a male and that the two suspects are at least "very similar."